Passive Houses

: savings on heating costs, a constant supply of fresh air, comfortable temperatures in both winter and summer, and a pleasant indoor climate. But that’s not all that living in a passive house has to offer. But perhaps the most important benefit is that you’ll be rid of most of your health problems. A passive house works even at night, using filtration to clean the air, thereby removing harmful pollutants and dust.
Since it always supplies as much air as we need, we don’t have to worry about mold either.
 

Passive House – What Does It Mean?

The term “passive house” was coined primarily because it relies solely on passive heat gains within the building. These gains can be divided into two categories:
· External gains, which include solar radiation passing through windows.
· Internal gains, which is heat emitted by appliances and people.
How can we ensure that these gains “don’t escape” and maintain sufficient room temperatures throughout the year? Mainly through high-quality insulation! All these features enhance the quality of life in a passive house and increase the property’s value. 

Heat and Energy Savings

Compared to conventional single-family homes, which consume up to 1,800 kilowatt-hours, a passive house consumes a maximum of 15 kilowatt-hours per square meter per year. You won’t have to worry about constantly rising energy prices at all, because you’ll barely need them. According to the standards set
by the Passivhaus Institut in Darmstadt, passive houses must meet certain requirements, such as a specific annual heat demand of no more than 15 kWh/(m^²·a), airtightness of the building envelope ₍n₅₀₎, and total primary energy demand—which covers building operations, including household appliances—which must be less than 120 kWh/(m^²·year).

So what are the advantages of passive houses?

· a
high-quality indoor environment· a constant supply of fresh air (free of allergens)
· low operating costs and high comfort·
pleasant temperatures in both winter and summer